Changing tyres on a Polo BlueMotion

I wrote to you recently regarding low rolling resistance tyres fitted to the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion adversely affecting ride quality. I have now test driven this model and confirm this is the case....

Hyundai Tucson - automatic or manual?

I'm considering buying a Hyundai Tucson. My mileage is 6000 a year so am looking at a petrol engine. Which engine and transmission would you recommend? Would you recommend a Toyota RAV4 2.0 Multidrive...

Euro 6 emission standard

According to the website of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), all new cars registered from 1 September 2015 will have to meet the Euro 6 emission standard. Is this correct given many...

Jaguar XE engine choice?

When will Jaguar replace the Ford based 240PS engine in the XE as I don't want to purchase an old specification, but I don't want to wait beyond the change to 16-plate to make a choice between this and...

Family car buying advice

I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child car seat and occasionally a second child + plus...

Buying a petrol Jaguar XE - advice?

Looking to buy new, something quick and mid-size, auto gearbox, and have narrowed test drive search to Jaguar XE 240PS Sport, Audi S3 or BMW M135i, although M235i could be alternative as cost and number...

All season tyres

Here I am again with another request for help. I am intending to purchase a Mazda CX-3 2.0 petrol AWD with 18-inch wheels on contract hire and have requested that they put on all- season tyres as best...

Choice between 3 preferred cars?

I want to buy a replacement for a 52 plate Volkswagen Passat. Petrol only due to low annual mileage. Narrowed down to 3 choices: new 5 door manual Golf GTI (£25.5K), new Octavia vRS Estate (£23.5K), or...

Is leasing better than buying?

My 25 year old daughter needs a small car to get to and from work as a teacher. She lives in Kings Lynn - would leasing be a good idea and would it cover insurance and would they help her if the car went...

Advice on Nissan X-Trail?

I am emigrating to Australia and need to buy a car when I get there. I'm really close to signing a contract on a Nissan X-Trail. A family member just advised me to stay away from Nissan and I then looked...